[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 190 (Monday, October 1, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 49279-49280]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21309]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0428]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River and Steamboat 
Slough, Everett and Marysville, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation; modification.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has modified a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the SR 529 Highway Bridge, north bound, 
across Steamboat Slough, mile 1.2, near Marysville, WA. The deviation 
is necessary to accommodate painting and preservation. This modified 
deviation changes the period the subject bridge is authorized to remain 
in the closed-to-navigation position.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2018 
to 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0428 is available 
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH'' 
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line 
associated with this deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Steven Fischer, Bridge 
Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District; telephone 206-220-7282, 
email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 7, 2018, we published a temporary 
deviation entitled Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River and 
Steamboat Slough, Everett and Marysville, WA, in the Federal Register 
(83 FR 26365). That temporary deviation allowed the SR 529 Highway 
Bridge, north bound, to not open to marine vessels from 12:01 a.m. on 
July 2, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2018. While performing 
initial repairs, the bridge owner, Washington State Department of 
Transportation (WSDOT), discovered additional damage and corrosion. 
This modification is required so that WSDOT can perform repairs, 
painting, and preservation related to the newly discovered damage and 
corrosion. WSDOT has requested an extension to the current published 
temporary deviation to make required repairs.
    The SR 529 Highway Bridge, north bound, across Steamboat Slough, 
mile 1.2, provides 10 feet of vertical clearance above mean high water 
elevation while in the closed-to-navigation position; and this bridge 
operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.1059(f). The subject bridge is 
authorized to remain in the closed-to navigation position, and need not 
open for maritime traffic from 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2018 to 11:59 
p.m. on October 31, 2018. The subject bridge's lift span vertical 
clearance is also authorized to be reduced from ten feet to seven feet 
except for a 50 foot wide section that shall not be reduced for 
maritime passage. The bridge shall operate in accordance to 33 CFR 
117.1059(f) at all other times.
    Waterway usage on this part of the Snohomish River and Steamboat 
Slough includes vessels ranging from

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commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass 
under the subject bridge in the closed-to-navigation position may do so 
at any time. The subject bridge will not be able to open for vessels 
engaged in emergency response during the closure period. An alternate 
route for vessels to pass is available through Ebey Slough and Union 
Slough near the entrance of Steamboat Slough at high tide. The Coast 
Guard will also inform the users of the waterways through our Local and 
Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for 
the bridges so that vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any 
impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to 
the regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective 
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: September 25, 2018.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-21309 Filed 9-28-18; 8:45 am]
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